LanceDB
Embedded serverless vector database backed by Lance columnar format
Verdict
Zero-dependency embedded DB that stores vectors in S3/GCS directly. Columnar Lance format makes it fast for analytics workloads. Great for edge/serverless — watch for production-scale stories.
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